Take a little time out and learn a simple pleasure
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. Right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to real wilderness.
Accommodation is versatile, owner Polly can provide creative and nourishing soul-food and a studio space can either be set in the woodland Tipi or first floor dual aspect room in the Lodge with open fire and views to the mountains.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat. The kettle is always on, the fire stoked, candles lit and a warm welcome to the Dell.
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Spring 2020
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Summer 2020
Highland Adventure Trail running & Yoga Retreat
26 - 29 Jun
£500-£650
We're excited to welcome back Heather Thomson bringing this perfectly located mix of yoga and trail running in the forests surrounding the Dell.
The yoga is open to all levels and focusing on conditioning, toning and strengthening.
The guided trail runs through the Cairngorms foothills with Trail Running Scotland will include navigation skills, barefoot running, posture & technique guidance and injury prevention
Also meditation & guided relaxations to aide healing and that ‘zen’ feeling post-run together with confidence coaching.
Kilted Yoga Retreat
22 - 25 Aug
Scottish, transformative, rejuvenating. We give you the space to regenerate and heal from your busy lives.
PRINCIPAL TEACHER: FINLAY WILSON - THE KILTED YOGI
Let us take you out into the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, the forest and the rivers. Here we give you an unique opportunity to relax and use the transformative quality of yoga while being immersed in nature.
Tunesmithery - A creative folk tune writing retreat
25 - 30 Aug
£900
Two of Scotland’s foremost traditional musicians Hamish Napier and Mike Vass invite aspiring tune-smiths to join them on a week long immersive composition retreat.The retreat is a unique opportunity to learn from these renowned musicians – to gain an insight into their approach, find out what drives them, and discover a whole new set of skills to take your own creativity to new heights.
Autumn 2020
Wilderness Fit Retreat
4 - 7 Sep
£650
Yaz and Eilidh are both L3 qualified PT's and have set up ‘Wilderness Fit’ with an aim to inspire and motivate woman to get outside and move through the stunning Scottish Landscape. We try and base our workouts around our natural environment - this involves trail running, cold water swimming, obstacle courses using the land, beach circuits and walking. On our retreats we will also be offering morning or evening yoga sessions with a qualified yoga instructor. There will be plenty time to relax, chat and enjoy the amazing food on offer too, we are not providing a quick fix fitness retreat but hopefully we inspire you to find more time to be outside in your day and try new activities that may be outside your comfort zone. It's not all about the gym!
Weaving and Fibre Sculpture Masterclass
19 - 25 Sep
Maryanne Moodie will be teaching a 3 day in-depth weaving + fibre sculpture workshop sharing her design process, colour theory, and technical approaches to modern small loom weaving. You will learn while exploring with different fibres and yarns and build multiple pieces to take home.
We will also visit a local wool mill, learning the processes of wool production and incorporating locally produced yarn into your work as well as try your hand at natural wool dyeing with a local artisan. Don’t miss this incredible textile adventure through the Scottish Highlands!
Highland Adventure Trail running & Yoga Retreat
30 Oct - 2 Nov
£500-£650
The second instalment of Heather Thomson's perfect mix of yoga and trail running in the forests surrounding the Dell.
The yoga is open to all levels and focusing on conditioning, toning and strengthening.
The guided trail runs through the Cairngorms foothills with Trail Running Scotland will include navigation skills, barefoot running, posture & technique guidance and injury prevention
Also meditation & guided relaxations to aide healing and that ‘zen’ feeling post-run together with confidence coaching.
Winter 2020
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Treat someone to an experience at the Dell
If you have stayed at the Dell or simply like the look of what we do here you can now pass it on by way of a voucher.
Gift Vouchers
Whether it be a romantic break, a weekend yoga retreat, a fire pit session or a bottle of wine on arrival, allow us to look after this for you.
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